Oh so much is happening!

First and foremost, my son Benjamin Dragon was born at the end of June- he is a wonder. May, June, and July have disappeared. I had some horrible personal news, and the combination of a new baby and a lot going on mean I’ve had my head down.

We move forward. The wee dragon is a joy and there is a lot happening!

THE GAUNTLET AND THE BURNING BLADE releases this week- the second thrilling instalment in THE ROTSTORM, my Sunday Times Top 15 bestselling fantasy adventure series from the Ad Astra imprint of Head of Zeus. I’m so excited for this book to be out in the world- huge list of where to buy it down below (everywhere you can think of really).

The second book in a trilogy is a chance to expand the world, increase the stakes, and have even more fun. Burning Blade is an absolute blast, and I can’t wait to see what you all think!

Final bit of news- I have been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds) Award 2022 for the first book in the series, The Gauntlet and the Fist Beneath! This is such an honour, the other names on shortlist are incredible and it is lovely to get the recognition for the first book from the members of the British Fantasy society who voted for the shortlist. Winner to be announced at Fantasycon in September- I’ll be there!

I’ll leave you for now with a quote from Molly Flatt, author of The Charmed Life of Alex Moore, on The Rotstorm trilogy- 'RAVISHING, IMAGINATIVE, EPIC FANTASY’

Sounds good eh? Links to books below the pic of the wee bairn